Porcelain Crowns (Caps)

A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.

Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.

Reasons for crowns:

Broken or fractured teeth.

Cosmetic enhancement.

Decayed teeth.

Fractured fillings.

Large fillings.

Tooth has a root canal.

What does getting a crown involve?

A crown procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.

While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown. Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.

At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.

You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.

Testimonials

My husband was experiencing extreme tooth pain while we were visiting the area so he made a same day appointment here. He said the entire staff was great! They did an exam and fixed the problem, all in the same visit. The doctor even called hours later to see how he was doing! Great dentist office!

Danielle And Eric H.

I have just moved to the Jackson area and have broken a molar. I have been having pain if anything sweet got into the molar but I also developed a sensitivity to cold or hot liquid in several of my front teeth.

I put off finding a dentist but the discomfort got the best of me and I asked a friend from the area which dentist he used. He recommended Dr Moser from Jackson Family Dentistry. I was able to make an appointment for the next day. When I met Dr Moser I explained my situation and he took a look at the xrays of the 2 areas involved. Not a full mouth full of xrays btw. Just what was necessary. He asked what I was hoping to get taken care of and I said I really wanted to deal with the hot/cold issue right away. He examined the teeth in question and yes I was sensitive to cold but he wanted to try something. He said he didn't see a problem with those teeth in the xray. He numbed the molar and asked me to drink cold water and I had no sensitivity. Turns out the nerve in the molar was causing the pain in the front teeth. Very creative I thought. I'm going to have the molar fixed and the problem was much more limited than I had believed. Dr Moser spent about an hour with me and carefully explained all of my options. I haven't experienced that in the past with other dentists.

If you're looking for a great dentist look no further. Just wanted to add that I had never heard of this dentist before my friend referred me.